TRAINING TIP: Breathing During Exercise
Breathing during resistance exercise: It is generally recommended to in inhale during the lowering part of the motion (eccentric phase) and to exhale during the lift or push (concentric phase). For example, during a squat, breathe in as your lower your body towards the floor and breathe out as you push your body up. Tempo: There are a number of reasons to give attention to tempo during your weight sessions. It improves your body awareness It improves the control of your lifts Helps to develop the strength of connective tissues Helps
5 WAYS TO BUILD LEAN MUSCLE FAST
To view original article visit: TonyMorrisFitness.com 1. Eat good healthy foods on a daily basis Protein is needed by your body because it is the building block that helps you repair and grow. It is used to revive skin, nails, and hair. These essential needs of your body have to be supplemented first before protein can focus on muscle growth. This means that muscle gain needs consistent energy and determination from you. Protein-rich foods such as beef, pork, eggs, seafood, and poultry need to be consumed to gain lean muscle. Protein powder
3 DEADLIFT VARIATIONS AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO THEM ALL
STANDARD DEADLIFT STIFF LEG DEADLIFT SUMO DEADLIFT In my opinion the deadlift is the king of all lifts for the following reasons: It's about as full body as any one lift can be. Weight is not loaded on top of your vertebral column. You can lift to fatigue without a spotter. It's easy to modify for individual biomechanical differences. You don't need a squat rack, just the bar and weights. Deadlifts are a great way to increase core strength and stability as well as improve your posture. Most of the muscles
VEGAN CONTEST PREP / BODY TRANSFORMATION
Are you an experienced competitor looking to try a plant- based prep for the first time? Or a vegan looking to compete for the first time? Are you looking to make a significant physical transformation while following a plant- based diet? If so, then this article is for you. Where to Start: A contest prep is the 12-16 weeks leading up to a show. However, this is not where the process should begin. Typically 6 months to a year or even longer is spent consistently training with weights and gaining muscle without too much
HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO YOU NEED TO TRANSFORM YOUR BODY?
The amount of exercise you need to do to transform your body depends mainly on 6 things: GOALS STARTING POINT GENETICS METABOLISM TRAINING TYPE NUTRITION GOALS: What are your specific goals? Lose body fat? Gain muscle? Both? Sculpt a competition ready physique? Get ready for a special event or vacation ? What is your timeframe? With a clear cut goal and a good reason, you’re more likely to commit to any kind of plan. The more significant the body transformation you want to make, and the faster you want to see that transformation, the more intense and frequent your workouts will
AT HOME WORKOUT ROUTINE 1.
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TOP 10 CARB CHOICES
Here are Mind Muscle Spirit’s top ten favorite carbs! I know what your thinking, “No! Not carbs!” Really though, carbohydrates are very important to our everyday health. It is important to note that not all carbs are created equal. Just like, not all calories are created equal. Five hundred calories of kale is very different from 500 calories of M&Ms. The same goes for carbs. The type, quality, and quantity of your carb intake make the difference. Carbs are converted into glucose in the body, which is a form of
DUMBBELL SQUATS
Squats are a great way to boost your overall fitness and get great results fast. Squats are often regarded as “leg” exercises, they actually offer benefits throughout your entire body, including deep within your core. There aren’t many exercises that work as many muscles as squats do. It is a great multi-purpose activity useful for toning and tightening your glutes, abs, and legs. Squats build your muscles and these muscles participate in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity, helping to protect you against obesity, diabetes, and
THE PUSH-UP
Push-ups are basic strength building total body exercises that strengthen the upper body and improve core strength. The muscles used when doing a push are the pectorals, deltoid, triceps, shoulders, upper arms, and abdominals. Benefits of doing push-ups When executing a push up lower your body down on to the floor with your palms under your shoulders - slightly wider than shoulder width. Keep your feet close together and dig your toes into the floor helping to stabilize the lower part of your body. Keep the elbows close to the body,